Stenocereus pruinosus

Stenocereus pruinosus is a species of cactus. It is endemic to Mexico and occurs in the states of Veracruz, Puebla, and Oaxaca.[1][2]

Stenocereus pruinosus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Genus: Stenocereus
Species:
S. pruinosus
Binomial name
Stenocereus pruinosus
(Otto ex Pfeiff.) Buxb.
Synonyms
  • Echinocactus pruinosus
  • Cactus pruinosus
  • Cereus pruinosus
  • Lemaireocereus pruinosus
  • Ritterocereus pruinosus
  • Rathbunia pruinosa

Uses

Because of its edible fruit, this species is a valuable food source in its native range, Mexico, being harvested and sold in many rural markets.[1][3]

References
  1. Arreola, H. (2017). "Stenocereus pruinosus (amended version of 2013 assessment)". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T152139A121580469. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T152139A121580469.en.
  2. "Stenocereus pruinosus". llifle.com. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
  3. "Learn2Grow". learn2grow.com. Retrieved 2017-07-11.


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